An announcement on the Clan Lockhart website read: “Angus died unexpectedly at home with his wife, Su at his side. Following a private family cremation a service of thanksgiving for his life was held at Biggar Kirk on 3 December.

“His ashes will be scattered on the estate. His son, Ranald, succeeds him as Chief of the Clan Lockhart.”

The Lockhart Clan saw Symon, Second of Lee, among knights led by Sir James Douglas who took Bruce’s heart to the Crusades in 1329 to atone for his murder of John Comyn in the church of Greyfriars.